Nido, Mar-Bella Collection
Luxury retreat at the highest level
08/20/2024 Reading time: 2Minutes
Test highlight Dinner under the full moon at the Arpeggio restaurant, at the fabulous "Greek Chefs Abroad" dining event
Right next to the Mar-Bella , owner Vassilis Dracopoulos developed a completely new adults-only hotel concept in 2018 with the NIDO. This boutique hotel with just 70 suites is aimed exclusively at an adult clientele. Architecturally, the interlocking buildings in different earth tones are reminiscent of a small Corfiot mountain village - apart from the 20 glass-enclosed private pools. A narrow, winding road leads up to the top, where only electric buggies provide traffic. A heavenly time-out awaits all couples whose suite number begins with a 3, as these are the highest and offer a magical panoramic view over the blooming Mediterranean vegetation and the shimmering sea.
Whether you opt for a suite with an infinity pool, whirlpool or just a terrace is a matter of taste. A short walk downhill leads to the main pool halfway up the hill with daybeds and the Aquavit pool bar, where you can enjoy creative cocktails and uncomplicated lunches. We preferred the small private beach, although you have to take the "stone's throw" across the shore road to get there. Once there, however, you are rewarded with a very relaxed bathing experience and service staff who come rushing to your parasol at any time thanks to a bell button. If you don't just want to snuggle up in your bright, comfortable suite, you should definitely book a dinner in the al-fresco fine dining restaurant Arpeggio with local fish sashimi or a whole grilled sea bream for two. An evening with wines selected by the sommelier, including Greek wines, could hardly be more romantic. At Arpeggio, you will also meet hotel manager Amaryllis, who greets every guest like a member of the family and can answer almost any question. It's not for nothing that Nido is the Italian word for "nest". All couples who are looking for some "action" in between can also visit the à la carte restaurants and bars of the adjacent sister resort Mar-Bella as part of the half-board "Dine Around" program. Highly recommended for occasional "barflies" and foodies!
TEXT: Simone Dressler
Whether you opt for a suite with an infinity pool, whirlpool or just a terrace is a matter of taste. A short walk downhill leads to the main pool halfway up the hill with daybeds and the Aquavit pool bar, where you can enjoy creative cocktails and uncomplicated lunches. We preferred the small private beach, although you have to take the "stone's throw" across the shore road to get there. Once there, however, you are rewarded with a very relaxed bathing experience and service staff who come rushing to your parasol at any time thanks to a bell button. If you don't just want to snuggle up in your bright, comfortable suite, you should definitely book a dinner in the al-fresco fine dining restaurant Arpeggio with local fish sashimi or a whole grilled sea bream for two. An evening with wines selected by the sommelier, including Greek wines, could hardly be more romantic. At Arpeggio, you will also meet hotel manager Amaryllis, who greets every guest like a member of the family and can answer almost any question. It's not for nothing that Nido is the Italian word for "nest". All couples who are looking for some "action" in between can also visit the à la carte restaurants and bars of the adjacent sister resort Mar-Bella as part of the half-board "Dine Around" program. Highly recommended for occasional "barflies" and foodies!
TEXT: Simone Dressler
